Homeless Person's Memorial Day: 2009 Organizing Manual
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Description:
Each year since 1990, on or near the first day of winter, which is the longest night of the year, the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) has sponsored National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day to bring attention to the tragedy of homelessness and to remember our homeless friends who have paid the ultimate price for our nation’s failure to end homelessness. Beginning in 2005, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and the National Consumer Advisory Board joined NCH as co-sponsors of this meaningful event.
In an effort to maximize the impact of the day, we encourage local and statewide organizations to hold memorials for those who have died homeless in their communities. In 2008, more than 120 cities conducted Memorial Day events on or around December 21 to honor the more than 3200 people who died homeless last year.
Type of Resource:
Guides/Manuals
Publication Date:
2009
Location:
United States